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Aweddingis a very personal occasion, and no two brides are exactly alike, but all are obsessed with our own dress form, length veil, and the height of the shoe. And because women from all continents embrace the ancient traditions of theirfamilies and cultures,eachcelebration is beautiful and unique in its own way.

Therefore, if you have ever wondered what a bride around the world might look like, this is your chance to take a look at how women around the world dress saying their “I dos”. You will be amazed by the magnificent details that unite them, and the most remarkable you’ve never seen before.

Russia

To combat the cold, a bride inRussiawearing awhite fur shawl over her wedding dress.

Ukraine

Ethiopia

Turkmenistan

InTurkmenistan,a bride traditionally wears ared dressand anornate headdress.Talismans and a veil looking forward are intended to protect against the forces of evil.

Bolivia

A bride wore a long veil and tiaraflowers headdresswithwhite and gold separates long necklace.

England

For herwedding day,oneEnglish bridewore a longsilk dress with hooded top.

China

Thecolor redis considered a symbol ofprosperity and loveandtraditional dresses in China often come in red with silver or gold embroidery.

Sri Lanka

In the tradition ofSri Lanka, brides wear a gold.Red or cream sari and wedding jewelry,as well as ahair ornament.The groom wears a mul anduma, draping an ornate costume can take more than 30 minutes to put on.

Spain

InSpain, a bride accessories with a fan as a nod to thetradition of flamenco.

France

A Parisian bride and groom woretraditional Western black-and-white looks for their big day.

Thailand

During aweddingceremony inThailand,brides dressed in traditional costumes ofThailand basedon one ofsix different periods of Thai history.

Malaysia

MalaysiaMany couples choose to wear thetraditional Malay dressto theirwedding.Often the clothes are made from a hand-woven songket fabric called.

Brazil

At aBrazilian beach wedding,the bride chose to go barefoot.

Italy

A bride’s long veil and trail dancedbehind her on thestreets of Sicily.

Japan

If a couple chooses aShinto ceremony,thebride and groomwearingtraditional kimonos.In this ceremony, the bride wore all white and wore a white headdress known as tsunokakushi.

Macedonia

A bride wearing atraditional red dresswithsilver coins and gold ropestied around the waist andgold silk and hand-sewn at all times.Keeping theMacedonian tradition,the bride looked through herwedding ring for the groom.

Change is inevitable.We have been hearing that nothing is constant but only change. Sometimes change can be for good. Let us have alook at the trends that changed the world.

Bye, Bye Minis:-

Minis have paved way for maxis.Asfashion evolved, skirts and dresses became longer.In 1990’s, skirts and dresses replaced casual outfits and hip hop culture.British Designer Mary Quant,a pioneer inMini skirt,describes it as a way of rebelling.As fashion changed, minis changed to Maxi’s.

Punk Fashion:-

Thepunk scenein 1970 included hairstyle, cosmetics, jewellery and clothing.Punk lovers were usually found flaunting unkempt andmessy short hair,torn or tattered tees.This was their way of making a statement.

Power Dressing:-

Dressing in 1970’ssaw a new style also called aspower dressing.This dressing sawwomen and menwearingbusiness suits.It also suggested a way of authority when working in a male dominated profession. Though thistrend no longer exists,but it is still popular in a fashionable way.

Handbags:-

Gone are the days, whenhandbagsused to be vanity bags with built in mirror.In 50’s and 60’s handbagsbecame afashion statementrather than need.70’s, 80’s and 90’ssaw two types of handbags mainly for work and for outing.Today handbag is all about designers like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Prada among other designers.

Haircuts:-

20’s and 30’s saw short hairstyles for women.Women in 1940’swore their hair under the hat or tied it in a bun. Women also worescarves and hats or turbans in 1960’s.Men wore bowl cuts like beetles.In 1970, there came an evolution in men’shairstylesin the form ofMohawk, punk or colored hair.Today womenlike tokeep long tresseswithmiddle parting or wavy hairstyles.Menare seen experimenting with theirhairs like spikyor conservativeoffice look and long braided hair look.

Bikinis:-

One thing that evolved for thebetteris theswim suit or bikinis.During World War II, fabrics were rationed andwomen in Europeused towear bath suitsthat just showed enoughskin at the waist.One piece bikiniwas transformed intotwo piecesand over the years there aredesigner swim suits for all sizes.

Fashion is incomplete without the right shoes.Shoes have undergonedrastic changes since decades.From high and wide heeled shoe tolace up boots in 1920’s,shoes of all types jazzed up thefashion scene.In 1960,black sliponbootsmade withfaux leatherwas quite a rage.

Accessories:-

Accessorieshave always been a must have item inevery women’s closet.Lace accents,feathers, cloches and turbanshave been a popularaccessory for women. Men used fedoras,golf capsautomobile caps, panama hats as fashion statement.

Fashion trends have made a style statement over years. Trends make you and style defines fashion. Trends will come and go but it is important to be comfortable in our own skin.

Spring is acknowledged as season of growth.So if birds are ready tochirp, flowersready to bloom then why should you fall behind the race to become frolicsome. With the rising temperatures when thelightweight joggers which are made from100% cotton,seems the only option to wear onweekend activities,accessories can become thefinishing touchesto theoutfit. But when your outfit consists of alightweight T-shirtand a subtlepinstripe shortsmaking you feel as close to naked as you can get, they’re the only touches that you can add making youlook stylisheven in yourcomfort zone.

So let us help youupgrade your stylewith the following accessories thatevery manshould own this season.

Sunglasses

It is time to part your ways from wayfarer and club master sun glassesand spend some bucks on the round ones for thisspring/summer season.But this shape is not suggested for those having round faces because it can make you look dreadful rather thanstylish.They can try the age old favourite, aviator sun glasseswhich look fabulous on almost on every man on earth.

Baseball Caps

If you’re astreet wear fanthen oversized, new era- style fitted baseball cap is perfect for you. While the cap adds to your fashion quotient it also protects yourcharming facefromharsh sun rays.Howeverstylishit may be, but never accompany it to your office otherwise you may end up looking like an errant teenager.

Slip on shoes

Maintaincasual, relaxed and laid-back look with lace less slip on shoes.Range of materials forspring and summer shoeshave endless options with thelatest stylesand shapes which provide acomfortable and polished finish.You can further lighten up your shoe affair with the sand-colored or white kicks.

Bracelet

This seasonID braceletsmade frommetalare very much in and even adds to the masculinity of the wearer. Layering your wrist with different types ofleathers and beadsalso works really well. You can also choose woven wax linen bracelet adding personality to youroutfit further.

Watch

If you are sporting abold bracelet,the look can be balanced with theclassic style watch.However hippy is yourlook the watchcan dial it down giving an impression that you still value punctuality. If your attire is on the formal side agold watchcan be the best option. Gold has been in glory for centuries and will be in fashionfor decades to come.

Backpacks

Can you afford toforget your laptop?The answer is no. This creates an indigenous need forbackpack.The coolest backpacks to flaunt off in your office for this spring must be ofsoft leather.Just be cautious about putting your backpack on thedelicate tailormade shoulder of yourblazer.You can opt for adenim backpackon the lazy weekend tolighten up your outfit.

The name Bond.James Bond personatesthe ultimate man for many till date. The credit obviously goes to the deadly combination of action, refined taste and the eleganttuxedo lookadding the seductive charm to the character.

Tuxedois in vogue from more than hundred years and evolved itself as an icon of male elegance. It is almost beyond belief that such a regulated and formal dress code has managed to withstand theinformal dressing.Tuxedo popularlyknown asblack tie and dinner jacket,requires the knowledge of the rules to pull off the look successfully. One should wear a self tied bow not a long neck tie or pre-tied bow with a tuxedo and else you may end up looking like a waiter rather than a gentleman.

Thefabricof the bow should match with that of the lapels and stripes of the pants but you can also go for a velvet bow tie if you are going to aninformal event.Tuxedo preferably should only have one button when in single breasted form. You can wear a double-breasted dinner suit but be cautious because if you undo a double-breasted jacket, it hangs and looks awful. Ideally, the jacket should have a closed back with no vents at all but if you’re going to have vents, choose side vents. A centre vent will blow open and show your shirt, which looks cluttered.

The shirt that accompanies atuxedoshould always be plain white necessarily not a pleated one. Although pleated shirts are moretraditional,but a man looks best in a button up shirt with aclassic spread collar shirt andFrench cuffs.The attire is complimented with a cummerbund or a waistcoat to conceal the bit of white shirting fabric between your jacket button and waistband. Wearing a waistcoat can look really nice and is a good alternative to the cummerbund giving you a much smarter look.

If you are getting confused about the pocket square thenwhite linen is ideal,however, you can also go for silk scarf to add on sophistication.Trousers of the dinner suitshouldcompletely match the jacket,that means, the fabric should be the same. Pants should be high-waist and should not have any belt loops. Also front pleats should be avoided in the bottoms.

Club yourtuxedowithblack polished front cap toe shoesandavoid wearing loafers.You can also wear a formal pump– court shoe but for the attitude must be as that of bond.

Falling in love is one thing but it is a crime to match one’s tuxedo or associated accessories with the attire of his date. Get her the moon or the stars of the galaxy but don’t fall in trap of your lady and murder the classiness of your tuxedo complimenting her dress. The magic begins the moment you put on this upper-class attire, metamorphosing a boy into a man, and elevating a man into a gentleman. It has been rightly said, “Nature created men unequally, tuxedos were invented to even the score.”

The way a man carries his suit tells a lot about him. But when a man carries aCheck suit,it tells a lot about hismetro sexuality,the poise and the charisma. With the right kind of plaid and texture, you cancarry your own look and create your own style.Slim fit check suits are back infashion to give modern look to a classic style. Perfect for all types of occasions, be it,wedding suit, business suit or a smart casual wear.Alternately, one couldjust wear the jacketof the suit orjust a check blazerwith aplain shirt and solid coloured trousers.Read on to find out more about differentcheck suits and the right combinations that go with it.

Corporate wear:

When it comes tooffice wear,dressing well becomes an everyday struggle, so here we’ve put together, no-effort-needed,check suits for office wear.Keep your basics right and suit up tailoredslim cut suits and blazers, Oxford shirts, chinos and trousers,finally give it a jolt of colour in the form ofprinted ties, socks and pocket squares.For a more subtle look keep theshirt white, tie dark and solid with simple dark laced-up shoes.

Business Casual wear:

With businesscasualsyou can expand yourstyleand the use ofcolour.Get rid of the tie, sporting a button up below your blazer looks incredibly sleek and sophisticated. Wear yoursuit pants as trousers,doesn’t matter if it is of different colour than the blazer, pairing them with a solid oxford shirt and finish the look with asweaterof the season or with that chunky shawl cardigan.

City Prepwear:

This look is full of mix and match, the right kind of texture without that weighty feeling. This slim fitting with textured line suit helps you get rid of same oldblue blazer + khakislook. Give it a try withsharp navy suit jacketalong with your patterned suit pants. Same concept, but withfresher execution.

Casual Friday wear:

Casual Fridayis a time to wind down andget ready for the weekend.What better way than todress up in yourcomfy casualswhere you wear a suit, but doesn’t feel like a suit. You can pair it with at-shirt,with a thinlayering cardigan,and apair of classic white sneakersfor that subtle yetelegant summer look.

The weekend wear:

Feeling a little adventurous, then opt for the sporting checks or the window paned checked blazers. Make sure it is trim enough, so you can wear it with just about anything, including at-shirt, jeans, and hooded sweatshirt.

With thenew trendof patternedfabric in men’s wear,one can breathe a vestige of fresh air to the otherwisemonotonous suits.With a variety of prints available in checks, stripes and windowpane, you get to experiment withcolours,textures and the look, make sure to opt for thatslim cut with versatile look.

Walking into a room you can create a positive impression with yourstyle and confidence.Yourdress speaks for your personality.But the whole smartness can be wiped out in a fraction of second, if on the second look your shoe makes you look odd one out. Just as our clothes, shoes are also an important part ofoverall personality.It is important to match the right kind of shoes with the right dress. Wearing right shoes not just enhances the look and style but is also vital for comfort.

For traditional occasion or forformal business meeting, for a weekend trip or for an adventure outing shoes does a lot more than just protecting the foot. A shoe gives balance and adds style to the whole look. A shoe guide is there to help you select the best shoe.Colour, shape, size and quality of shoesare important thing to be kept in mind while choosing the shoes to be worn for a particular occasion.

For official occasion whenmen trendto wearsuits, a formal shoegoes as the natural choice. Whole cuts, medallion toe whole cuts, cap toe bals and perf toe bals are the best shape and design to go with formal dress.Black and brown are the most preferred colours.These shoes in shades of black and brown will never go wrong to impress upon the client in any business event and are best suited for all the official occasion.

For men who are going for job demanding them to always followformal dresscode, can go for plain toebluchers, monkstrap, wingtips, longwing design.These designs goes well with formal dress and at the same time are extremely comfortable and best partner of your foot for long working hours.

On along weekend tripand for young people opting for casual wear there are multiple options to choose from.Loafers, classic sneakers, classic high top, slippers and camp mocs are few options to choose from.To suit perfectly with your best attire, shoes can be matched with the colour of the dress or one can go forneutral colourslikebrown, black or white.

Men need to worry as much as women to get the right match of shoes .A sports shoe, desert boots, sneakers, formal black shoes, brown boat shoesand lace up brogue are a must have as they could be matched with any dress and occasion. Bright colours are very much in vogue and make a statement of its own. For the youth it’s a sign of their young energy and vibrant spirit. Be bold enough to break out from the neutral shades ofblack and brownand try out new shades in shoes.

On formal occasions, not just shoes, but socks also need to be perfectly matched. Although socks are not much visible but a mismatched colour of socks quickly stands out and could become a centre of attraction that can cause a lot of embarrassment. So it’s better to make one’s own shoe style and not leave any chance to make agood impression.

Want to lure a girl in yourcollege or office?Well, then all you need to do is simply pay attention towards your grooming. Studies have shown that attractive men are more preferred by women. Gone are the days when only women spent time pampering themselves and their skin. So men stop being diffident and try these varied products of grooming available in the market.

Gillette Classic Sensitive Skin Pre Shave Foam

If you have asensitive skin and avoid shaving frequentlydue to the side effects of shaving cream then this one is for you.Classicsare always favoured and with simple feather light smell you would not go anywhere without shaving.

Nivea Men Sensitive Cooling shaving foam

This foam is very gentle on your skin and gives acool finishingfeel every time you shave which isheavenly in summers.Thelight bluish foamgives adequate glide to the razor while the mild fragrance leaves you refreshed.

Philips QG3387 Multi Grooming Kit

Hair are loved by all but its presence in wrong places and in wrong lengths can be a big goof up. Today is the era of well groomed men and women like the one who are up to par from top to toe.Philips QG3387 Multi Grooming Kitcan be answers to all the trimming needs which arise from time to time for men. This waterproof multi groomercomes with eight attachments which helps you get the ideal stubble and trims any area of your body. You can also get rid of your hairy nose with nose clipper attachment. So take this one with you on travel and tours and body hair would not disappoint you.

Nivea for Men Sensitive After Shave Balm

Nivea After Shave Balmhas0% alcoholtherefore you will not feel any burning sensation which are common with the aftershave lotions.It relieves from instant skin burns which are created by the razor. With prolonged use, you can augment your skin’s softness and glow.

Garnier Acno Fight Face Wash for Men

Who said thatacne scare only girls?Men are equally tortured and using this product you can fight the six signs of acne reducing the chances of getting attacked by zits. It clears oil and dirt and with itsmicro beadsit also clears the black heads.

Listerine Coolmint Mouthwash

However good looking you are but you would not go far if you have asmelly mouth. This one is amazingly effective on bad breath so if you are planning to eat raw onion or garlic in lunch but you are having a hitch because of the bad odour it causes then carryListerine Coolmint Mouthwashin your pocket.

Clinique skin supplies for men Anti-Fatigue Cooling Eye Gel

Today we spend most of our time onlaptops and mobile phoneswhich is very taxing for eyes leading to dark eye circles. ThisAnti-Fatigue gelis an instant booster in relieving eyes by its cooling effect and reducing dark circles. Therefore this one is must buy and ladies you can also sneak into his grooming kit for this one.

So men, If stress and pollution is freaking out your skin then try these products as the answer..